What are the values of UWC?

The UWC mission and core values

• International and intercultural understanding.
• Celebration of difference.
• Personal responsibility and integrity.
• Mutual responsibility and respect.
• Compassion and service.
• Respect for the environment.
• A sense of idealism.
• Personal challenge.

What is the purpose of UWC?

United World Colleges (UWC) is a global movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

What is the age limit for UWC?

Candidates must be between 16 to 18 years of age at the time of enrolment. However, please note that younger applicants currently in the 10th grade who will be 15 years old at the time of enrolment can also apply and may be invited to selections if they present exceptional applications.

Why is UWC the best?

It’s also the only South African university to have been ranked among the world’s top 200 higher education institutions in the very first Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2019, recognizing its academic freedom policies, efforts towards gender equality and taking action against climate change.

What is a UWC student?

UWC (or the United World Colleges) is an international network of schools and educational programmes with the shared aim of “making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future”. To date, there are almost 60,000 UWC alumni from all over the world.

How long does UWC last?

two years
The UWC experience is two years in duration. There are no opportunities for transfer into or between the schools/colleges.

What is UWC ranked in the world?

The latest release of the QS World University Rankings has added UWC among the top 1000 universities worldwide (and ranked it as 139 in BRICS) – again.

How do I choose my UWC school?

We encourage you to choose up to four UWC schools that you would like to attend. If you’re applying through your national committee, you won’t be able to select the school to apply to but you do have the opportunity to tell us the order of preference for the schools that you’d most like to attend.

Why become a UWC member?

And – just like 60,000 UWC alumni turned doctors, teachers, politicians, artists and developers before you – you’ll make your chosen field or industry a fairer, more compassionate and inclusive place. Join UWC, and discover your power to make the world better.

How many alumni are there at UWC?

The UWC alumni network is almost 60,000 strong, and our alumni can be found in every corner of the world. Each graduate follows a different path, based on their interests and talents.

When does the academic year start and end at UWC?

Roughly speaking, the academic year at a UWC school or college will start around August, will have a break during the second half of December/early January and will then continue until late May or June.

What is it like to live at UWC?

Life at UWC can offer a whirlwind of emotions – whether you are experiencing the joys of stimulating extracurriculars, the stresses of your demanding academic programmes, or the wonderful benefits of living in a culturally diverse environment, you will rarely find yourself bored while living on one of our campuses.